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Home My WebLink About12/6/2006 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.R. Jay Thompson From: Charlie Ciali [charliepsca@mac.com] Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 9:44 AM To: ginny.foat@palmsprings-ca.gov Cc: Jay.thompson@palmsprings-ca.gov; David.ready@palmsprings-ca.gov; Doug.holland@palmsprings-ca.gov; ron.oden@palmsprings-ca.gov; chris.mills@palmsprings- ca.gov; Michael.mcculloch@palmsprings-ca.gov, Steve.pougnet@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Fwd: Public Arts Commission Begin forwarded message: From: Charlie Ciali<charliepscaPmac.com> Date; December 13,2006 10:45:23 PM PST To: oinnv.foat@ ag Imsprings=ca..gi cv- Cc: ay.thomoson(g7palmsorings-ca.gov, David ready-@palmsprings-ca�7r o_v. Doug.holland@oalmsorings- cagov, ron,cden.@palmsprings-ca govchris.mills@palmsprings-ca.govMichael mcculloch@p2lmsprings_ coy, pv5teve.00ugnet@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Public Arts Commission Dear Councilwoman Foat: I have just watched the December 6th recording of the City Council meeting. I am writing concerning the issue that you brought forth concerning the resignation of Commissioner Freehling. Your statement, which you made more then once that the Public Arts Commission was in support of retaining Commissioner Freehling although hex residency status has changed is incorrect. This topic has never been brought forward in any meeting by Chairperson Stem or any other Commissioner, hence there is no existing support to substantiate this statement_ Chairmen Stem is functioning outside his capacity to advocate retaining exiting Commissioner Frueling in any capacity without the input of the other Commissioners. This is stated clearly in the Brown Act. Further more I find it odd that such strong attempts are being made to retain Commissioner Frueling. Whereas she has made many great contributions to the City of Palm Springs as a Public Arts Commissioner I must question why you or Chairperson Stcm feel that she be retained in any capacity. She has resigned, her post is open and will be filled by a qualified candidate. She is more then welcome to speak as any other person during the beginning of the meeting when public comments are taken. I will not support having her or any other person sit in a ex-officiary capacity. The Commission is comprised of seven members. To invite a guest speaker is understandable, however to retain someone in an ex-officiary position is simply an insult to the other Commissioners. It is saying that her replacement or the remaining Commissioners are incapable of continuing on without her input. Never once has this topic been brought to the other Commissioners and Chairperson Stem should not have given that impression nor should you have given the impression to Council 12/15/2006 that this was the wish of the Public Arts Commission_ Sincerely, Charlie Ciali Public Arts Commissioner. 12/15/2006 Jay Thompson out of office Page 1 of 2 Kathie Hart From: rtwedt@ci.palm-desert.ca.us Sent: December 06, 2006 1:20 PM To: Kathie.Hart@palmsprings-ca.gov Subject: Jay Thompson out of office Ms Hart I'm forwarding this email to Mr. Thompson to you as I got an automatic response he's out of the office until Monday. thanking you for your assistance ' Richard L Twedt ----original Message..... From: Twedt,Richard Sent: Wednesday,December 06,2006 1:08 PM To: lay.Thompson @ pa Imsprings-ca.gov' Subject: FN: Committee/Commle5ion Info Hi Mr.Thompson Michael Stern asked if I would send information to you so that it could be read into your City Council's record at their meeting this week regarding keeping a commissioner member on a current commission even though he/she has moved to another city. Here's our ordinance that allows for exceptions to the rule that the commissioner must live in the city he/she serves on a commission. best regards, Richard L. Twedt Public Arts Manager City of Palm Desert, CA -----Original Message----- From! Klassen,Rachelle Sent: Wednesday,Deceinher 06,2006 12:10 PM To. Twedt, Rlchard Subject: Committee/Commission Info Sorry for my delay, Richard. Here's the information i promised to send you yesterday when we spoke by phone: Check out Section 2.34.010(C) 2.34=Q10 Terms of:appointment_Residcncy requirement-Llnexcused absences-Tenn length._4view..php? topic-2-2 34-2_34 010&frames=one A. The beginning date for all terms of appointment to any city committee or commission will be January 1 and the ending date will be December 31, with the exception of appointments made to fill unexpired terms of office, or appointments made to fill new positions created during the year, but which will all be ultimately based upon the calendar year thereafter. Following expiration of the term of office, each member shall continue to serve until either he or she is reappointed or his or her successor is qualified and appointed. 13. All terms of office for city committee and commission members will be four years, unless otherwise specified in the establishing ordinance, resolution, or bylaws therfor. Each member of a committee or commission shall be eligible for reappointment at the discretion of the city council, recognizing, however, that it is the citys goal to allow as many qualified and willing individuals as possible an opportunity to serve their community. nn 12/06/06 �� -1 'DLv, ��i��1� a �� Jay Thompson out of office Page 2 of 2 C. Residency within the city limits of Palm Desert shall be a requirement for appointment to a city? committee or commission except in cases where the city council deems it appropriate to appoint a nonresident to a board that has need of a specific expertise offered by a nonresident. D. Three unexcused absences firom regular meetings in any one year(January 1 - December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet monthly- E. Six unexcused absences from regular meetings in any one year(January 1 - December 31) shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet twice monthly. F_ Any or all members of any city committee or commission may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by a vote of the city council. (Ord. 1017 § 2, 2003: Ord. 899 (part), 1999) 2.34.02 Ewuscd absence_defined. :aew..php2_1_Qpic=2-2 34-2 34,_020&fiames=on>_ An "excused absence" may be granted if the member is hospitalized due to illness, serving on jury duty, serving in the military, or has suffered a death in the family(spouse, parent/step-parent, grandparent, brother, sister, mother in-law, father in-law, child, grandchild, or any member of the immediate household). (Ord. 1017 § 3, 2003: Ord. 899 (part), 1999) Here is Palm Springs' City Clerk information: acJay Thompson» Rachelle D. Klassen City Clerk City of Palm Desert 73510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 (760)346-0611, Ext. 304 F: (760)340-0574 rklassen@cl.palm-desert_ca.us Richard L. Twedt Public Arts Manager City of Palm Desert, CA 12/06/06 n II CHAEL STERN 1061 SAN LORENZO ROAD Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 320-9950 December 5, 2006 `TIA E-MAIL lames Thompson City Clerk City of Pahn Springs 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palrn Springs, CA 92262 Re: Request for an exception to the residency and elector requirements for Vice-Chair Gudrun Fruehlin�to serve on the Palm Springs Public Arts Commission To Whom It May Concern: I would like to recommend that an Exception be made to the residency and elector requirements for Vice-Chair Gudrun Fruehling, so that she may continue to fill out the remainder of her appointment, which expires .June 30, 2007. Vice-Chair Fruehling has been an exceptional addition to the Public Arts Commission. She has numerous contacts in the art world that have allowed her to bring forth several sculptures that have been placed in Palm Springs to widespread appreciation by the public-at-large. She is a senior member of the Cormmission, having served approximately 2-1/2 years on the Commission. Barring myself, she is the longest serving member of the Commission, and given that 3 of the Commissioners have begun serving just this past September, and the rest have served just over a year, her experience and guidance are invaluable. The commitment that she brings forth is a source of energy and inspiration for the Commission as a whole. Her many years spent as an extremely successful businesswoman brings to the Commission someone who understands the fiscal responsibility of the Commission, and possesses a keen understanding and analysis of the nuts and bolts of the fiscal world. She is singular on the Commission in this regard. Her dedication is tireless,her commitment and willingness to give of herself with both time and labor, as well as her knowledge of art and her understanding of what makes public art successful in Pahn Springs make her an exceptionally gifted Commissioner, the hikes of which I'm not certain that we're likely to see again. I heartily recommend that Vice-Chair Freehling be allowed to finish out her remaining term, which expires .June 30, 2007. 1 greatly appreciate your consideration of this matter. Unfortunately, I will be out-of-town on December 6`", or else I would share my feelings with the Council during Public Comments. Should there be any questions, feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Michael Stem ) lain zePOL, Chair Palm Springs Public Arts Commission (760) 320-9950 711 Gudrun R Kruehling November 10, 2006 Mayor Ron Oden City Hall of Palm Springs RECEIVED NOV 17 2066 3200 E 7ahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 Dear Ron, For the past year we have owned a second house in Colorado Springs, CO that we have been renovating. It has now become our main residence. Our house in Palm Springs is on the market for sale. And while it is our intent to keep a second smaller home in Palm Springs, I will have to resign from my position as Vice Chair and Commissioner of the Public Arts Commission of the City of Palm Springs because I will no longer be a permanent resident of Palm Springs. I very much regret that I have to leave the Commission because I enjoyed the work tremendously and I am very happy that I was able to contribute to the sophistication ' and "beautification" of the City. I like to take this opportunity to thank you for having given me the opportunity to serve on the Commission. Please let me know if I can be of further help. i i Sincerely, lv� Gudrun Fruehling C y F7 cc. Michael Stearn, Chairman, Public Arts Commission _-- ITEM NO. i` C P",-i'`' Gudrun R Fruehling I ' -'1- f `` 10780 FOREST DRIVE SOUTH 2005 DEC —4 �iN 0. 5 '5 COLORADO SPRINGS, 0080908 . , 5 , Li i , 1. 700 W STEVENS RD C i-I hr C 1. I' PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262 November 24, 2006 Mr. James Thompson City Clerk of Palm Springs 3200 E Tahqultz Canyon Way • Palm Springs, CA 92262 i Re: Public Arts Commission of Palm Springs As you know I have resigned as Commissioner and Vice Chair of the Public Arts Commission of Palm Springs because my main residency has changed from Palm Springs, CA to Colorado Springs, CO. However, I still maintain a second home in Palm Springs and learned that it may be possible that an exception could be made and that I would be allowed to serve out my term as a Commissioner. As a very enthusiastic member of the Commission, I have been working hard on proposals brought before the Commission, researching projects, and making suggestions and presentations. I am responsible for bringing forward to the Commission the two sculptures that have been recently installed in Palm Springs, Whirlwind VI (Ruth Hardy Park) and Wave Rhythm (Sunrise Park). Please note that, except for the Chair, Michael Stern, the current members of the Public Arts Commission are relatively new to it. They have either served one year or just started this September. They are a great group, enthusiastic, energetic and industrious. Michael and I are the only two members that have served for two years and are now in our third. I would like to remain part of this group until the end of my term to bring a bit of seniority and past experience to the Public Arts Commission of the City of Palm Springs. Thank you for considering my request. Sincerely, Gudrun R Fruehlin cc Michael Stern, Chair, Public Arts Commission